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A plate of Green Beans and Bacon is served on a white dish, paired with a green checkered napkin and a fork. In the background, a skillet brimming with green beans and two white containers complete the inviting scene.
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5 from 25 votes

Green Beans and Bacon

Make green beans with bacon for a savory and delicious side dish. With just a few ingredients, this recipe is simple but loaded with flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $6.82, $1.14 per Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb Fresh Green Beans washed with the ends trimmed
  • 6 slices Bacon diced into small pieces
  • 2 tsp Minced Garlic
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper

Instructions

  • Cook 6 slices diced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy.
  • Move the bacon to a separate plate.
  • Drain off some of the bacon grease from the pan. Leave approximately 2 Tbsp of the grease still in the pan to cook the green beans in.
  • Add 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in 2 teaspoons minced garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  • Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the green beans are tender.
  • Stir the cooked bacon back into the skillet.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 793IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
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